2006-08-14 02:41:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Because of the cold spring the aphids which ladybirds feed upon didn't hatch. They are only now beginning to emerge. I don't know why the ladybirds are not in abundance now but they could be soon. How DID the ladybirds know there were no aphids?
2006-08-14 02:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by FontOfNoKnowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no ladybirds (aphids a plenty though) but my friend literally half a mile away has loads of them. Not entirely sure what plants they prefer, but if helps, get some Honeysuckle. You'll have loads of butterflies.
2006-08-14 09:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe we haven't seen a lot of the ladybirds, because the men are taking all the limelight...
Presidents and miltary is all we get to see...
2006-08-14 09:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but all the snails are in our garden if you would like some of them. According to Gordon you can eat them, its a real shame that I'm veggie, I could have a feast out there!
2006-08-14 09:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had quite a lot in my garden. Found 3 this afternoon. I live near York.
2006-08-14 11:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good question. I usually see lots in the garden but not this year.
2006-08-14 09:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dolly Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question - don't think I've seen any at all this year. Blooming loads of mosquitoes though - the little blood suckers.
2006-08-14 09:50:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The are cyclical. Watch out for next year.
2006-08-14 09:47:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a yellow one in my kitchen yesterday - it had dark brown spots too! Haven't seen any 'ordinary' ones though.
2006-08-14 09:46:09 · answer #9 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully there dying off, they bug the s h i t out of me the annoying little red bug things that go on your clothes
2006-08-14 09:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by paulamathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋